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Spending spree: PAC money in Montana legislative races crests the $2 million mark

Montana’s legislative races have become multi-million-dollar dogfights, a staggering departure from a time when those campaigns lived comfortably on $10,000. The bulk of spending this election cycle isn’t coming from candidates; it’s coming through political action committees, a mix of dark money groups and

WATCH: Experts say increased spending doesn't mean better students

(The Center Square) – Spending more taxpayer dollars doesn't make kids smarter, according to experts. As K-12 test scores and student proficiency rates continue to decline nationwide, education experts question whether increased education funding is improving student outcomes or merely contributing to inefficiencies within the public school system.

Deadline approaches for $1 million school choice award

(The Center Square) - The June 1 deadline for a $1 million Yass Prize school choice award is approaching, and education providers nationwide are encouraged to apply. The Yass Prize has awarded more than $60 million since its cofounders Jeff and Janine Yass launched it five years ago during the COVID-

Student achievement declines despite rising graduation rates

(The Center Square) – High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness. Nationwide, only about one-third of students meet proficiency benchmarks in reading, the National Assessment Governing Board reported. Since

McMahon urges Shapiro to put Pennsylvania into national school choice program

(The Center Square) – During an annual gathering of conservatives in the suburbs of Harrisburg on Friday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to opt the state into a federal school choice program. “It couldn't be more of a win-win for students in